Fort Missoula

Department of Justice Internment Camp

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doc Letter written by an Issei man (ddr-densho-25-70)

Matahichi Iseri had been imprisoned in Fort Missoula, Montana, a Department of Justice internment camp for "enemy aliens," since shortly after December 7, 1941. He sometimes wrote letters in his native Japanese, which were read and censored by interpreters and officials from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-70/

doc Letter written by an Issei man to his family (ddr-densho-25-26)

While he was at Fort Missoula, Montana, a Department of Justice internment camp for enemy aliens, Matahichi Iseri wrote to his wife and children, who were still awaiting a relocation assignment from the WRA.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-26/

doc Issei's hearing notice (ddr-densho-25-71)

Matahichi Iseri was arrested as an "enemy alien." Those arrested were required to appear before an alien enemy hearing board.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-71/

doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-17)

Correspondence from Kinuta Uno's wife and daughter discussing life at Pinedale Assembly Center.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-324-17/

doc Postcard send to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-20)

Correspondence from Rev. K. Iijima updating Kinuta Uno on his family.

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doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-2)

Correspondence from Kinuta Uno's daughter discussing gardening and the start date for his trial.

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doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-1)

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doc Letter to Kinuta Uno at Fort Missoula (ddr-densho-324-16)

Correspondence from Kinuta Uno's daughters regarding daily life.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-324-16/

doc Letter from Issei man to wife (May 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-89)

Excerpt: "I recall to memory of Capital Hill often, special on decoration week. Did you asked someone to take care the grave as our proxy?"

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doc Letter from Issei man to wife (May 28, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-96)

Excerpt: "Many thanks for your precious letter which you wrote on our commemoration day."

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doc Letter from Issei man to wife (June 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-109)

Excerpt: "The rumor is not correct, we are satisfactory good treatment here now under my mayoralty by based rules the text Geneva Convention of 1929."

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doc Letter from Issei man to wife (March 25, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-73)

Excerpt: "I like you remain in Seattle until government order and go with church friends and relatives too."

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doc Postcard from Issei man to wife (May 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-90)

Excerpt: "How are you. I don't hear you five days."

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doc Letter from Issei man to wife (March 13, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-68)

Excerpt: "We are busy in Mayor's office for preparing newcomer who shall arrive sometime next week."

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doc Letter from Issei man (March 9, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-66)

Excerpt: "How are you dear. I guess you are very busy as working for my burden too."

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doc Postcard from Issei man to wife (May 25, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-93)

Excerpt: "Its raining today but even if it rains thanks thy grace too, I feel excellent."

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doc Letter from Issei man to wife (January 31, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-53)

Excerpt: "I guess you had hard time tonsils trouble this week."

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doc Telegram from Issei man to wife (December 29, 1941) (ddr-densho-140-39)

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doc Letter from Issei man (December 31, 1941) (ddr-densho-140-40)

Excerpt: "This is Dec. 31st noon. I was very busy last 2 days as captain of dormitory 24."

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doc Letter from Issei man to wife (April 15, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-76)

Excerpt: "Yes I am all right, if your problem of evacuation are well. I watch the development of the event."

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vh Misa Taketa Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-436-11)

Reading letters to father while he was in a Department of Justice camp

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doc Letter to Teru Koyama from Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama (ddr-one-5-4)

Letter dated January 27, 1942, to Teru Koyama from her husband, Kei Koyama. In the letter Kei writes about receiving the packages mailed to him and advises that the money he sent is to settle business matters in Portland related to his dental office, and asks her not to lease it Dr. S. but to Dr. ...

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doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Andrew "Uncle Chape" Goodenough and Eva "Aunt Eva" Goodenough (ddr-one-5-3)

Envelope addressed to Dr. Kei Koyama at Missoula from an unknown sender (possibly the Andrew and Eva Goodenoughs). Postmarked January 19, 1942. Purple "CENSORED" stamp on the lower left side of the envelope. On the back of the envelope “Goodenough” is written in pencil. Letter dated Jan 18, 1942, with a return address in Portland from ...

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doc Issei's payment receipt (ddr-densho-203-38)

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doc Letter from Issei man to wife (May 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-86)

Excerpt: "You wrote me feel not good on eighth, Friday. Then I waited letter, surprised Roy's air mail open with fear but delighted he says Ma is well."

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-140-86/